More importantly, the capability enhancements to be undertaken will ensure interoperability with the Philippine Navy’s modern ships, especially with with the features of the new frigates that the Navy has recently acquired.

Minister Wang Junghong, Commissioner of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Ambassador Han Dongman congratulated both parties for the successful commencement of another project that seeks to boost the PN’s operational capability.

Also present during the significant event were Philippines’ Defense Assistant Secretary Logistics and Acquisitions Jesus Rey R. Avilla, Vice Admiral Robert A. Empedrad, and other officials of the Philippine Navy.

Afterwards, Sec. Lorenzana received the symbolic donation of one building to house the Philippine Navy’s Simulator Training Center from Hanwha. DND/Secretary Delfin Lorenzana